Direct versus indirect posterior malleolar fixation in the treatment of trimalleolar ankle fractures: Is there a difference in outcomes?
Abstract. Purpose:. The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in functional outcomes between direct and indirect surgical fixation methods of the posterior malleolus in the setting of trimalleolar fractures and identify any variables affecting patient outcomes. Methods:. Primary outco...
Main Authors: | Bishoy N. Saad, DO, Yajesh Rampertaap, MS, Luke G. Menken, DO, Keith G. Whitlock, MD, Bryan S. Crook, BS, Rafael L. Baker, BS, David M. Keller, DO, Frank A. Liporace, MD, Mark J. Gage, MD, Richard S. Yoon, MD |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2022-12-01
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Series: | OTA International |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/OI9.0000000000000219 |
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